Ready to fight disease without borders

There are many lessons to be learned from China in managing the Ebola threat. The Ebola outbreak is more than just a health crisis; it is a complex emergency with significant social, economic, humanitarian, political and security dimensions.

As of Nov 12, a total of 14,098 Ebola cases and 5,160 deaths had been reported. But clinical follow-up of Ebola patients shows that as many as seven in 10 patients who contract the deadly virus die.

The threat from Ebola has been recognized at the highest levels. In September, the United Nations Security Council passed a resolution declaring Ebola a threat to international peace and security. The UN established the Mission for Ebola Emergency Response - the first time that the UN has created a special mission for a public health emergency.